Tuesday, March 30, 2010

My very first Pyrex

I spotted it on my usual weekend trip to Housing works. In the household section, at the back of a shelf, was a mustardy yellow and very retro Pyrex casserole. The lid rattled slightly and it had a nice heavy feel to it. I promptly paid the $12 (yes, Manhattan prices....) and brought it home.

Pyrex was made in the 50s and makes for the perfect kitchen accessory for any vintage lover. The stuff was built to last and the designs are wonderfully retro. As a result, it has now become quite collectable. It makes the perfect item to thrift, so keep your eyes open for it. If you thrift some Pyrex, check out the Pyrex love website to figure out what you've got. I believe my casserole is part of the Butterfly gold collection, who knew?

5 comments:

  1. Ooo,your Pyrex is wonderful. I love the pattern and the color...truth to tell,I love all Pyrex. I'm always looking,hoping to find more.

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  2. oh man its so cute...you're making it really tempting to go shopping during my no shopping ban!

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  3. $12 for that piece is actually a good deal considering it came with the lid. Great find! Do you have a favorite pattern yet?

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  4. My friend, Rosie, collects this pattern and I love it. Nice color and pretty little design...

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